Best High Schools in Burnsville, NC

Burnsville, NC has 7 high schools with 2,456 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Burnsville score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Burnsville greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mayland Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students

2. North Buncombe High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

3. Mountain Heritage High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students

4. Mitchell High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students

5. Mcdowell Virtual Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students

Best Middle Schools in Burnsville, NC

Burnsville, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,781 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Burnsville score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Burnsville exceed expectations.

1. East Yancey Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students

3. Cane River Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students

4. Harris Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students

5. West Mcdowell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Burnsville, NC

Burnsville, NC has 7 elementary schools with 1,327 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Burnsville score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Burnsville exceed expectations.

1. Blue Ridge Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

2. South Toe Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

3. Burnsville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

4. Micaville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students

5. Barnardsville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students

6. Greenlee Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 222 Students

7. Genesis Academy, Inc.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Genesis Academy, Inc. • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 45 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Burnsville, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Burnsville, NC has a total population of 14,729 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Burnsville, NC

5,564

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burnsville, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burnsville, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burnsville, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Burnsville, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Burnsville, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations